Unit 4: Tech Theatre Vocabulary

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Lights are used to illuminate the stage, set, and props, and to create a specific mood or atmosphere.

They can capture the audience's attention, set the scene, and create optical illusions.

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Lights

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A theater costume is a specific outfit worn by a performer to portray a character in a theatrical production. - Communicating with the audience - Helping actors get into character - Creating the world of the play

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Costumes

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A prop, short for "property", is a movable object used on stage during a performance. Props can be small or large, and can include furniture, books, food, and more.

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Props

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Types of props include set props, set dressing, hand props, and costume props.

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Types of Props

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Sound design includes includes everything the audience hears: sound effects, music, and props that generate noise.

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Sound design

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- Help actors look their best - Transform their appearance - Ensure the audience can see and recognize them - Change features to indicate age, character, or physicality

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Purposes of theatrical makeup

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Techniques used to create illusions or enhance storytelling, such as fire, smoke/fog, and flying.

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Special effects in theater

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The use of visual, audio, and technological elements to communicate ideas, meanings, and opinions.

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Media in theater

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- Scenery - Virtual puppetry - New-media theater - Digital performance

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Ways media can be used in theater

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Example of media use in theater, showcasing digital scenery and virtual puppetry.

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Example of media use in theater